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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,973.76, 783,791.17 and 313,324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,973.76, 783,791.17 and 313,324.88 is: 432,381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,973.76 : 783,791.17 = 313,324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,973.76/783,791.17 = 313,324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,973.76x = 783,791.17 × 313,324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,973.76x = 245,581,269,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,581,269,583.04/567,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,381.37

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